Case Decision - 200189

CaseReference

Igolide Wind Energy Facility (up to 100 MW) northeast of Fochville, within the Merafong City Local Municipality in the Gauteng Province.

Applicable legislation

38(3)

38(8)

Decision Date

31/08/2023

Committee

By Delegation of Authority

Decision Status

Interim Comment

Case Decision

Interim Comment The SAHRA Development Application Unit (DAU) notes the heritage, archaeological and palaentological studies along with the recommendations provided therein. The Scoping HIA states the plan for the EIA phase is that fieldwork be conducted (see page 34 of the report) as such, SAHRA DAU notes the planned fieldwork and awaits revised field-based HIA report to be provided in the HIA. Further comments will be issued upon submission of the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) report along with its associated appendices as well as a revised HIA with the fieldwork assessment included.